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R968 AJA

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 AJA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 11,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 11,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 11,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 11,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 11,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 10,957 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 10,953 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

The rear brake pedal rubber is perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 10,864 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,813 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 10,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,453 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 10,453 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,584 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 9,584 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 8,525 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?

Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
337
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 248
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Direction indicator not working 187
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 175
Direction indicators not working 149
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R968 AJA is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 12,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R968 AJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R968 AJA registered?

R968 AJA is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R968 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 AJA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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